Josef Albers
German-American, 1888–1976
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Bio
Josef Albers was a legendary teacher and color theorist. The artist is best known for his iconic “Homage to the Square” series (1949–76), which features nested squares of varying colors and explores how different juxtapositions of form and hue …
Blue-chip representation
Represented by internationally reputable galleries.
High auction record
£2.3m, Sotheby's, 2017
Notable works
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I-S LXXllb, 1972US$15,000
Munich 1972 Olympic Games (Danilowitz 213), 1970US$8,000–US$12,000
EK Ib, 1970US$20,000–US$30,000
SP VI (from the portfolio "SP"), 1967Contact for Price
SP II, 1967€17,850
Rare Echo, 1965Contact for Price
Mitered Squares (Miami Green), 1976Contact for Price
Portfolio 2, Folder 26, Image 1 from Formulation: Articulation, 1972US$1,500
Homage to the Square, Portfolio 2, Folder 5, Image 1, 1972US$3,000
Study for Graphic Tectonic (Ascension), 1941Contact for Price
Career highlights
Solo show at a major institution
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 5 more
Group show at a major institution
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 17 more
Collected by a major institution
Tate, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 3 more
Reviewed by a major art publication
Artforum, and 3 more
Included in a major biennial
Venice Biennale National Pavilion, and 3 more
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Related categories
Bauhaus
Black Mountain College
Yale University School of Art
Color Theory
Linear Forms
Concrete Art
Abstraction-Création
Hard-Edged
Modern and Impressionist Art
Line, Form, and Color
Modern and Impressionist Prints
Germany
Glass as Material
Textile Arts
Geometric
Painting
Repetition
Mixed-Media
United States
Design
Sculpture
Works for sale
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Josef AlbersI-S d, 1969US$14,000–US$16,800
Josef AlbersI-S LXXb, 1970US$14,000–US$16,800
Josef AlbersWLS II, 1966US$16,500–US$19,800
Josef AlbersInvolute, 1944US$22,000–US$26,400
Josef AlbersMitered Squares, Plus II, 1976US$7,500–US$9,000
Josef AlbersMitred Squares, 1976US$75,000–US$90,000
Josef AlbersAdjusted, 1944US$20,000–US$24,000
Josef AlbersAstatic, 1944US$24,000–US$28,800
Josef AlbersMultiplex C, 1948US$24,000–US$28,800
Josef AlbersNippon A, 1942US$8,000–US$9,600
Josef AlbersAdapted, 1944US$20,000–US$24,000
Josef AlbersI-S VV 1, 1971Contact for Price
Josef AlbersNippon B, 1942US$8,000–US$9,600
Josef AlbersSegments, 1934US$24,000–US$28,800
Josef AlbersConcerned, 1940US$8,000–US$9,600
Josef AlbersSandgrube III, 1916US$37,500–US$45,000
Josef AlbersIn the Cathedral: Small Middle Nave, 1916US$37,500–US$45,000
Josef AlbersInterlinear K 50, 1962US$15,000–US$18,000
Josef AlbersInterlinear N 32 gr, 1962US$15,000–US$18,000
Josef AlbersW + P (State II), 1968US$3,500–US$4,200
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